Bangkok Chabad Rabbi Among Winners of Jerusalem Unity Prize
Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm, director of Ohr Menachem-Bangkok Chabad House, is one of the recipients of the Jerusalem Unity Award.
Deri Plays Tough, Refuses to Share Religious Affairs Post with Bennett
"High noon" is 8 p.m. Wednesday. New elections, anyone?
Kachlon Says Allowing Public Buses on Shabbat a ‘Social Issue’
Kachlon is sounding suspiciously like Yair Lapid, the last government's supposed champion of "social justice."
Borough Park Crowned NY City’s Baby Capital
The Brooklyn neighborhood of Borough Park holds the record for the highest birth rate in New York City in 2013.
Shas MK Deri Calls Hareidi Assault on IDF Officer ‘Terror’
The officer of a Hareidi IDF unit was in Mea Shearim to visit two of his soldiers whose families have social or financial problems.
Rivlin Gives Netanyahu Two More Weeks to Form New Government
President Reuven Rivlin granted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu two more weeks Monday morning to form a new government coalition after negotiations with different t...
Bennett Flexes Muscles and Threatens to Knock Out Coalition
Bennett drew his red line on Twitter, but don’t worry. There is a Jewish solution.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Sirens Sounded at 10 a.m. [video]
Sirens were heard across the country at 10 a.m., when people were asked to stand, or stop their cars, in memory of 6 million...
ITIM Advocates for Solitude in Israeli Mikvah’s Pool of Purifying Waters
The ITIM religious services group is advocating for a change to Israel's mikvah laws that would allow a woman to immerse alone.
Thousands Accompany Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Vosner, 102, zt’l, to Rest; 1 Killed, More Hurt...
Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Vosner (Wosner), zt'l, -- the Shevet HaLevi -- was laid to rest overnight in Bnei Brak. A young man died at the funeral as well.
Colel Chabad ‘Secures’ Passover Food for Needy Israelis
Colel Chabad and IFCJ have made sure thousands of Israelis will celebrate Passover with good food this year.
Hate Crime Attack in Williamsburg, An ‘Unclear’ Murder in Midwood
Two NY Jews were attacked in Williamsburg on Sunday in a bias incident; a Jew was shot to death in Midwood, motive unclear.
Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon Becomes ‘Kingmaker’ in Israel
Kulanu head Kahlon became 'kingmaker' in Israel, casting the deciding vote for PM Netanyahu to form the next government.
Anti-Semitic Thugs Attack Stamford Hill Synagogue, Worshipers in London
A gang of anti-Semitic thugs broke into London's Ahavat Israel synagogue in Stamford Hill, attacking worshipers after midnight Saturday night.
Israeli Jews Split Down the Middle between Left and Right
The election polls reflect the demographics of Israel, united by faith and divided by ideology and tradition.
If Aryeh Deri Keeps His Word, Herzog Cannot Be Prime Minister
The Shas chairman, the smartest politician in town, knows a coalition in the hand is better than one in the bush.
Rabbis Allow XMas Trees in Kosher Israeli Hotels
Kashruth certification under Israel's Chief Rabbinate at local hotels is going to look -- and be -- vastly different from now on. Heads up, everyone.
ZAKA Rescued Body of Abandoned Jewish Soldier Who Died for Ukraine
An abandoned Jewish soldier who died for Ukraine was rescued and given a proper Jewish burial by ZAKA. Their story.
Ban Ki-moon Greets 1,500 Jewish Teens at Chabad CTeen Convention
Some 1,500 Jewish teens heard UN Secy-Gen. Ban Ki-moon urge them to "make a difference" as they gathered in Crown Heights, Brooklyn at the Chabad CTeen Convention.
Shas Spiritual Leader Says ‘HaTikvah’ Is ‘Stupid’ [video]
Shas says the national anthem is just a modern poem, not the Torah.
Young Muslims to Protect Oslo Synagogue as Jews Pray in Norway
A 17-year-old has rallied hundreds of young Muslims in Oslo to protect Jews as they pray in synagogue this Saturday.
Rabbi Metzger to be Indicted for Bribery
"You shall not pervert justice… and you shall not take a bribe, for bribery blinds the eyes of the wise…" (Deuteronomy, 16:19).
Mea Shearim Protests Arrest of Yeshiva Student for Ignoring IDF Draft
Hundreds of protesters riot in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood to protest the arrest of a rabbinical student who ignored his IDF draft notice.
‘Shechita UK’ Says Ban Supporters Cite ‘Weak, Agenda-Led Science’
"Shechita UK" lashes out against right-wing UKIP for backing a ban on non-stun slaughter in Britain, hurting Jews and Muslims.
Right-Wing UK Independence Party Backs Shechita Ban
Britain's right-wing UK Independence Party has outraged Jews by announcing it is backing a ban on shechita, a reversal of its prior policy.
56 Yeshiva Students Arrested in Violent Protests
One arrested student is suspected of hitting a policeman in the face with a metal bar.
Haredim Blocks Roads in Protest of Draft
Anti-draft Haredim blocked roads in Jerusalem, Modi'in and Ashdod.
Anti-Semitic Rally Opposing ‘Jewification’ of Britain
Anti-Semitism is alive and well -- and thriving -- in London. It will get a boost on March 22, 2015.
‘Let’s Go Jew-Bashing’ Muslims Hauled into British Court
Maybe the court will forgive the gang because one of them apologized.
French Soldier Accidentally Fires His Gun Outside Jewish Center
Miracles were added in France late last week when a soldier accidently fired a volley outside a Jewish center, harming no one.